Goats 'sing' Christmas songs for charity

Done in the style of music album infomercial, the Swedish branch of ActionAid, a charity devoted to fighting poverty, has released a video advertising an album of goats bleating to the tune of Christmas carols, including "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bells."

Why goats? ActionAid Sweden is using the album (which you can't physically buy, but you can listen to it for free on Spotify or YouTube) to encourage folks to give the gift of goats this holiday season. The goats not only provide food for families that receive them, but they also, with help from ActionAid, give people experience with animal breeding and help them develop business acumen. (If you decide to donate, keep in mind the exchange rate between your country's currency and the Swedish krona. You'll find a currency calculator in this story about great apps for travelers.)